Thanks to generous people and organizations, help is on the way for those negatively affected by COVID-19 from Trident United Way's Tri-County COVID-19 Response Fund.
The organization is awarding $165,000 to eight organizations who will be able to immediately help people across the Tri-County. Groups were selected via a collaborative review process that ensured a wide range of basic needs were met in several areas including housing, food, financial, utility, medical and basic needs assistance.
COVID-19 Response Fund awardees and supports they provide:
“We are grateful to our individual, corporate and foundation donors whose generosity is going directly to those who desperately need help in this unparalleled time in our history,” said Trident United Way president and CEO Chloe Knight Tonney. “Like many past emergencies, we rely on trusted community partners who are able to make the biggest impact for the greatest number of people. Now more than ever, we must stand united in accelerating philanthropy.”
This is the first phase of what will likely be an ongoing effort to help the Tri-County recover from the dramatic economic impact of COVID-19. Trident United Way staff continues to work with partners to assess future community needs.
The Tri-County COVID-19 Response Fund is administered by Trident United Way. Trident United Way is underwriting all costs associated with disbursing 100% of the funds going directly to COVID-19 response and relief efforts.
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